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Who said that enterprise Java is a thing of the past? We are challenging you to push the boundaries of enterprise Java development to create futureproof applications. This hackathon gives you the chance to create and showcase ground-breaking applications that harness the power of Generative AI within the Jakarta EE platform. Whether you’re passionate about AI or a driven Java developer, this is your chance to innovate and help us showcase how Jakarta EE is a valuable solution for developing tomorrow’s apps.
Showcase your creativity, technical skills, and visionary ideas as you build the future of AI-powered enterprise applications.
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Your Mission:
Develop a prototype or proof-of-concept application that seamlessly integrates Generative AI with the Jakarta EE platform, demonstrating practical use cases for AI in real-world enterprise environments.
Why Participate?
Expand your network: Work solo or team up for a multidisciplinary approach, welcoming participants globally.
Advance the community: A chance to innovate, push the limits of Jakarta EE, and gain recognition for your solutions.
Gain international recognition: Winners will be spotlighted across our platforms, earn money prizes, and present their solutions to a worldwide audience.
Who Can Enter?
Everyone’s invited to join the competition—from students just starting out, to seasoned Java veterans, developers seeking innovative solutions for their organizations and devoted fans of Payara and Jakarta EE alike.
Eligibility
You must be 18 years old or over
See the Hackathon Rules for a full list of eligibility criteria
If you are familiar with enterprise Java coding, this is a great time to explore the power of Jakarta EE
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Ivar is a Java Champion and Jakarta EE Developer Advocate at the Eclipse Foundation. He is Project Lead for Eclipse Enterprise for Java and represents the Eclipse Foundation in the JCP Executive Committee. He is a JUG Leader and regular speaker at developer conferences.
Otavio is a Java Champion and Software Engineer and Jakarta EE Committer. He is a NoSQL expert and representative of SouJava, the Brazilian Java Users Society, on the JCP and Jakarta EE boards. He has helped guide the direction of the Java platform since Java 8.
Luqman is a Jakarta EE Expert and Technical Writer at Payara. He is also a distinguished Jakarta EE trainer, delivering the popular Java Enterprise Edition 8 for Beginners course on Udemy, with a passion for helping software development teams get productive with Jakarta EE!
Andrew is a Senior Java Engineer at Payara, and Jakarta EE Committer. He created asadmin recorder, one of the most used and popular features of Payara Platform, when he was just a junior, and has continued to make a huge impact in the world of enterprise Java!
First Place – £3,000
Second Place – £2,000
Third Place – £1,000
Payara & Eclipse Foundation Swag Bag for the Top 10 contestants
Uses any Generative AI technology
Is built on the Jakarta EE platform
Demonstrates a practical use of AI in an enterprise Java environment
Important Notes
Your application doesn’t need to be a fully polished product
Focus on innovative ideas and practical use cases of Generative AI
Show how well AI concepts integrate with Jakarta EE
See the Payara Hackathon Final Task Submission page for more details.
You can sign up to the Payara Hackathon at any time between 2/10 and 6/11 – just make sure you send us your final submission by the deadline (below)
Still have questions?
Check out the full Hackathon Rules here or contact us at hackathon@payara.fish
